King, Stephen

Stephen King Signed Acoustic Guitar.

: B.C. Rich, .

B.C. Rich acoustic guitar signed by the “King of Horror”, Stephen King. In near fine condition. A very unique piece.

The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release Decade I-VI [Full Set].

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Through a behind the scenes exploration of the James Bond archives this release celebrates 007 and The Macallan as modern innovators linked by their Scottish heritage. The Macallan and James Bond are bound together by our shared Scottish heritage, innovative nature and the pursuit of excellence. We have created a remarkable collection comprising six limitedContinue reading "The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release Decade I-VI [Full Set]."

Ward, Geoffrey C. and Ken Burns [Doris Kearns Goodwin]

Baseball: An Illustrated History.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1994.

First edition of this companion book to the classic documentary series. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin on the title page. Kearns Goodwin served as a commentor in the series. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Lindbergh, Charles A

Of Flight and Life.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons , 1948.

First edition of this prophetic discourse on weapons of mass destruction. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “To Dean Walter Bartky with affection, and best wishes from Charles A. Lindbergh August 1948.” The recipient, Walter Bartky was an American educator and mathematician and friend of theContinue reading "Of Flight and Life."

Borman, Frank

Countdown.

New York : Silver Arrow Books, 1988.

First edition, second printing of the astronaut’s classic autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Bob Best wishes Frank Borman.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Mike Stromberg. Written with Robert J. Serling.

Amis, Kingsley

The James Bond Dossier.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1965.

First edition of Amis’ critical analysis of the James Bond novels. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Jan Pienkowski based on the famous trompe l’oeil paintings by Richard Chopping reproduced on the jackets of the James Bond books. An exceptional example.

Palmer, Arnold

Arnold Palmer’s Golf Book “Hit It Hard!”

New York : The Ronald Press Company, 1961.

First edition of Arnold Palmer’s first book. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, illustrated. In fine condition.

Krakauer, Jon

Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster.

New York : Villard, 1997.

First edition, early printing of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original half cloth, cartographic endpapers by Anita Karl, illustrations by Randy Rackliff. Association copy, inscribed by the author to his teacher on the half-title page, “For Loretta Smith- With Lasting Gratitude For All You Taught Me, And For Planting The Seeds Of My Literary Career.Continue reading "Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster."

Fischer, Bobby

Bobby Fischer’s Games of Chess.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1959.

First edition of the only book ever written entirely by Bobby Fischer. Octavo, original boards. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Vic Traibush with best wishes from Bobby Fischer April 26,1964.” The recipient, Vic Traibush was a friend of Fischer who played chess at the New York Chess Club,Continue reading "Bobby Fischer’s Games of Chess."

Pressfield, Steven [Matt Damon]

The Legend of Bagger Vance: A Novel of Golf and the Game of Life.

New York : William Morrow and Company, 1995.

First edition, early printing of one of the greatest golf novels of the 20th century. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by the author on the half-title page, “Shalom Steven Pressfield.” Additionally signed by Academy Award-winning actor Matt Damon on the half-title page. Damon starred in the 2000 film adaptation. Fine in a fine dust jacket.Continue reading "The Legend of Bagger Vance: A Novel of Golf and the Game of Life."

Lindbergh, Charles A

Of Flight and Life.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons , 1948.

First edition, early printing of this prophetic discourse on weapons of mass destruction. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Gen. Huebner with best wishes from Charles A. Lindbergh.” The recipient, General Clarence R. Huebner was the commander of the 1st Infantry (“The Big Red One”) at Normandy and one of World WarContinue reading "Of Flight and Life."

Borman, Frank

Countdown.

New York : Silver Arrow Books, 1988.

First edition of the astronaut’s classic autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Marge and Bill With Friendship and very Best Wishes! Frank Borman.” Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Mike Stromberg. Written with Robert J. Serling.

Di Maggio, Joe [DiMaggio]

Lucky To Be A Yankee.

New York : Rudolph Field, 1946.

First edition of this early autobiography by Joltin’ Joe Di Maggio. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles to the spine, raised bands, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels,  inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Introduction by James A. Farley. Foreword by Grantland Rice. In fine condition.

Parker, Robert M

The Wines of the Rhone Valley.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1987.

First edition of this comprehensive work on wines of the Rhone Valley. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated by Christopher Wormell. Boldly signed by Robert Parker on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Koppel and Scher. Maps by Jeanyee Wong.

Parker, Robert M.; Drawings by Christopher Wormell

Bordeaux: The Definitive Guide for the Wines Produced Since 1961.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1985.

First edition of Robert M. Parker’s first book and definitive classic in the field. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “11/26/85 To Mike Cullen, All the best in wine and life Robert M. Parker.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Koppel andContinue reading "Bordeaux: The Definitive Guide for the Wines Produced Since 1961."

Hazan, Marcella

Marcella Cucina.

New York : Harper Collins Publishers, 1997.

First edition of this collection of recipes by Hazan. Quarto, original glossy boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with photographs by Alison Harris. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Doris best wishes! Marcella Hazan.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Joel Avirom.

Ali, Muhammad

“The President” Muhammad Ali Signed Manuscript Poem.

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Manuscript poem signed by famed American boxer Muhammad Ali. One page, the poem is titled, “The President” and reads in part, “The face of the Pres is open, The eyes of the Pres are bright, The lips of the Pres are now closed, The head of the Pres is upright, The breast of the Pres slantsContinue reading "“The President” Muhammad Ali Signed Manuscript Poem."

Piccard, Jacques and Robert S. Dietz

Seven Miles Down: The Story of the Bathyscaph Trieste.

London : Longmans, Green and Co., Limited, 1962.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by legendary explorer Jacques Piccard on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Books signed by Piccard are rare.

Remington, Frederic

The Way of the Indian.

New York : Fox Duffield & Company, 1906.

First edition, first state with page 9 numbered of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. In very good condition. First editions are uncommon.

Cunningham, Walter

The All-American Boys.

New York : Macdonald and Co, 1977.

First edition of “the best of all the astronaut books” (Los Angeles Times). Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Signed by Walter Cunningham on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket, owner name to the front free endpaper. Jacket design by Robert Silverman. Written with the assistance of Mickey Herskowitz.

Nixon, Patricia. [Preface]; [Jacqueline Kennedy; Rose Kennedy]

The White House Gardens: A History and Pictorial Record.

New York : Great American Editions, 1973.

First edition of the first book to trace the history of and fully illustrate the grounds of the White House gardens. Oblong quarto, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with color plates by Harold Sterner. Association copy, inscribed by Jacqueline Kennedy on the half-title page, “For Grandma with love Jackie.” The recipient, Rose Kennedy, was theContinue reading "The White House Gardens: A History and Pictorial Record."

Palmer, Arnold

Arnold Palmer’s Golf Book “Hit It Hard!”

New York : The Ronald Press Company, 1961.

First edition of Arnold Palmer’s first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Arnold Palmer on the front free endpaper. Review copy with the slip to the front pastedown, near fine in the rare original dust jacket.

Davison, Jane and Lesley Davison. [Joan Didion]

To Make a House a Home: Four Generations of American Women and the Houses They Lived In.

New York : Random House, 1994.

First edition of Jane and Lesley Davison’s timeless work. Quarto, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by Lesley Davison on a bookplate adhered to the second free endpaper, “For Joan Didion. Many thanks for your encouragement. Lesley Davison.” The recipient, American journalist and novelist Joan Didion gained a reputation in the 1960s and 70s asContinue reading "To Make a House a Home: Four Generations of American Women and the Houses They Lived In."

Noyce, Wilfrid; Foreword by Sir John Hunt

South Col: One Man’s Adventure on the Ascent of Everest, 1953.

London : William Heinemann Ltd, 1954.

First edition of Noyce’s firsthand account of the ascent of South Col. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with photogravures and maps including frontispiece. Foreword by Sir John Hunt. Signed by 1953 Mount Everest British expedition member George Band on the title page. George Christopher Band George was the youngest climber on the 1953 BritishContinue reading "South Col: One Man’s Adventure on the Ascent of Everest, 1953."